How can companies handle the ‘people’ aspect of technological transformation? How do you set out a clear goal – and ensure everyone understands (and supports) it? And how do you stay secure in a time of change?  To answer these questions, Paul Maxwell, Director at Stratia Cyber, will be joined by two experts in technological transformation and security: James Findlay, …

With high demand for cybersecurity professionals, the sector can be a tempting prospect to work in – but what’s it really like to change careers into cybersecurity?  One person who knows is Devina Patel, Associate Consultant at Stratia Cyber.  She took the plunge and changed careers from her previous customer service job via an intensive cybersecurity course – and hopes …

If you’re a small business owner, becoming more secure doesn’t need to mean devoting your whole life to it, or breaking the bank.  In fact, for just about any small business, there are a few simple steps which can help to keep your most valuable data (think invoices, orders or customer information) safe from the most common cyber threats. Most …

When Uber issued a message saying, ‘We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident’ it confirmed a New York Times story that a hacker claiming to be 18 years old had gained wide-ranging access to the company’s network.  The details of the attack are still not fully clear – but it’s been reported the hacker gained high-level privileges by compromising …

Cybercriminals are impersonating cybersecurity firms in phishing emails where employees are instructed to call an enclosed phone number to perform a security check.  The latest ‘callback phishing’ attack appears to be from security vendor Crowdstrike, and directs employees to call what is supposedly a helpline.  Naturally, it’s not – and victims are instructed to install software which is a RAT …

“It’s time we shift the way we think about security and lock away any outdated perceptions of ‘cyber’. Security is the key to opening doors in today’s interconnected world.” Paul Maxwell, Director at Stratia Cyber The term cyber has always been an adjective. Merely a word to describe something that exists in what we once marvelled at as ‘cyberspace’. Why, …

Cyber security is now an essential part of doing business in the healthcare sector – our experts and clients explain why in this SC Insights | Magazine edition, part two in our healthcare series. From real-life accounts of how Stratia Cyber helped the NHS in Wales respond to the devastating WannaCry cyber attack, to guidance on how to build the …

Update: Microsoft has now patched the ‘Follina’ vulnerability as part of the June 2022 cumulative Windows update, so update machines as soon as possible Stratia Cyber penetration tester Jordan Glover explains why the new MS Office flaw is a big problem – and what users can do about it A new vulnerability in Microsoft Office means that unwary users can …

In January this year, the Government announced it was investing £2.6 billion in cyber over three years as part of the Government Cyber Security Strategy. The aim of the Strategy is that Government functions will be ‘significantly hardened’ to cyber attack by 2025 – with important implications for companies working with Government.  The new strategy comes against a background of …

We’re delighted to report that Rebecca, our fantastic Operations Manager, completed the Arctic Challenge and returned home safely earlier this month. Becky described her experience as ‘truly cleansing for the soul’.  As we shared some of her final preparation in the countdown before she set off for the Arctic Circle, we couldn’t help but notice the many synergies between undertaking …